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A look back at Laurel History - 7/6/17

Compiled by
KATHLEEN GILLULY
Outlook managing editor
25 years ago
July 8, 1992
For the first time in 41 years, Laurel’s annual July 4 fireworks display was postponed—but only for one day. Thundershowers in Laurel dumped an estimated two inches of rain in Laurel Saturday, July 4, forcing members of the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department to scramble in an effort to reschedule this event. But true to their tradition, the firemen pulled off the best fireworks display in the state and thrilled the 20,000 to 30,000 spectators that joined Laurel residents for the event.
Originality and showmanship seemed to be the watchwords for those who entered ...

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